UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-9

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    Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Dual Government in Bengal, Bihar and Odisha

    A)  It was introduced by Warren Hastings                        

    B)  The power of settlement of revenues was given to Muhammad Raza Khan and Raja Sitab Rai  

    C)  The dual government involved large scale exploitation                                        

    D)  The dual government involved huge loss to the East India Company                       

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Dual Government in Bengal was established by Robert Clive, who gave the power of settlement of revenues to Muhammad Raza Khan and Raja Sitab Rai. The dual government resulted in huge loss to the East India Company. So, Warren Hastings abolished it. The dual government also involved large scale exploitation.


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